Our
ultimate field trip was a 20 day trip that included leaving from
North Alabama to follow the Lewis and Clark Trail all the way to the
Pacific Ocean.

Victoria
& Elijah study the route of the original Lewis & Clark
Expedition at one of our many stops, Fort Mandan, North Dakota.

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Since
then we’ve also made numerous trips to Boston, Washington, D.C. and
Williamsburg, VA. We have even made several trips on the North
Alabama Birding Trail. Family trips have included
as few as 2 people and as many as 13! “Family and friends” trips
have included from 3 to 17. Every trip, short and long, is an
adventure for us.

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But
if family traveling is new to you, you might want to start with
something smaller than a 3-week, 7,000 mile trip for the first time
out! Here are some general suggestions for any size trip.

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Start
by asking others who have traveled to the area(s) you’re going.
Other travelers can often be your best source of suggestions. As you
get started in the planning process, figure out the route and an
approximate schedule, but be sure to factor in some flexibility.